Hms Embley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms embley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.206 N,2 33.179 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.170100
  • Longitude: -2.552983
Wreck Depth 46.77 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS EMBLEY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.1 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 223
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1918
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2016

Surveying Details

4.5.18 MINED IN 561030N, 023400W, APPROX. (AP GRANTON). H7188/25 SANK IN POSN 208 DEG, 0.75M FROM MAY ISLAND LTHO. INS AS NDWPA IN 561030N, 023400W. BR STD. H2618/60 28.7.60 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). NCA. 7.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 11FMS. 31.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 734. H1270/88 26.10.88 DELETE. - NM 3408/88. HH100/351/06 2.6.93 WK OF STEAM TRAWLER, PROBABLY 'EMILY', DIVED ON IN 561012N, 023312W. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). INS AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. HH090/605/01 19.1.94 EXAM'D 7.8.93 IN 561012.2N, 023306.1W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.0 IN GEN DEPTH 51.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 52MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 38MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 120/300 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). BR STD. 27.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC: WK IN 5610.206N, 0233.179W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.77MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. NFS. (DS32 ISLE OF MAY, BGS SURVEY 2012). AMEND NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. ORIGINALLY OWNED B Y THE GREAT NORTHERN SS FISHING CO LTD. HIRED BY THE ROYAL NAVY IN 1914. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 51NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

?UPRIGHT, INTACT (NFS)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS EMBLEY wreck located?

The HMS EMBLEY wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.206 N,2 33.179 W.

How deep is the HMS EMBLEY and where exactly is it located?

The HMS EMBLEY lies at a depth of about 46.77 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.206 N,2 33.179 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS EMBLEY?

The seabed around the HMS EMBLEY lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the HMS EMBLEY sink?

The HMS EMBLEY sank on Apr 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS EMBLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS EMBLEY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS EMBLEY belong to?

The HMS EMBLEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS EMBLEY?

The HMS EMBLEY had a tonnage of 223 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS EMBLEY?

The HMS EMBLEY is classified as a trawler.

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